4 days in Bilbao Itinerary

A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Salt Valley. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Palacio de la Diputacion and Cristobal Balenciaga Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bilbao: Iglesia de San Salvador (in Getaria), Lili Jauregia - Palacio LIli (in Zestoa) and San Sebastian - Donostia (Gipuzkoa plaza, Paseo Nuevo, &more). There's still lots to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Basilica de San Prudencio de Armentia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Maria Inmaculada, and appreciate the history behind Puppy.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Bilbao online sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are Bilbao Airport and Santander Airport. In December in Bilbao, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 6°C at night.